October 2012 What is Caregiver SOS? It is a program designed to support family caregivers who are seeking assistance, education, wellness activities and support So, be a WISE caregiver! Call the Caregiver SOS today! MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFriday NEW! Caregiver SOS by Wellmed will be at Northeast Senior Center on Monday’s 9- 12:30 to address caregiver concerns. NEW! Health Screenings and exercise tips with Rachel King, Wellmed Health Coach, Friday afternoons 1-3:30. Please call for more info! Indoor Walking 10:30-11:30 Care Giver Support Group w/ Tracy Laine (New Century Hospice) 10-11:30 2 Arts & Crafts COOKIE EXCHANGE! Bring your favorite dessert to share AND don’t forget to bring the recipe too! 1-2 Popcorn and a Movie! 2pm Show TIme 5 Book Club Stress Busters 1-2:30 Self Enrichment Support Group 12-2 Walking at Friesenhahn Park Walking at Friesenhahn 10:30 – 11:30 Table Games 11:30 – 12:30 (Rita will attend) Matter of Balance at Bulverde Senior Center Holiday Craft with Joye Care Giver Support Group w/ Tracy Laine (New Century Hospice) 10-11:30 Advance Directives with Susan (Odyssey Hospice) Arts & Crafts Happy hookers w/ New Century Hospice Crocheting 1-2 Tele-Connection: Maste of Memory Part II 10am Discussion: Surviving the Holidays 2:30- 3:30 12 VETERANS DAY BREAKFAST 8-9:00 Cards and envelopes with Rita Crewell Stress Busters 1-2:30 Bow Ties with Jean 1-3pm Walking : Friesenhahn Park 3:30-4:30pm 13 Walking at Friesenhahn 9-10 Yogurt Parfaits Bring a friend and treat your sweet tooth 10:45-11:15 Table Games 11:30 – 12:30 (Rita will attend) Matter of Balance at Bulverde Senior Center (Rita will attend) SAHA 8:30 Walking at Friesenhahn 9 – 9:30 Qigong with Craig Staff Meeting 12:30-2 Tele-Connection: Memory Loss: Everything You Want to Know but Forget to Ask. 7pm 15 Indoor Walking 10:30-11:30 Care Giver Support Group w/ Tracy Laine (New Century Hospice) 10-11:30 (Rita will attend) 9-3 Resource Fair at Audie Murphy VA Hospital 16 Arts & Crafts Popcorn and a Movie! 2:15pm Show TIme Thanksgiving Potluck: Bring your favorite dish to share and let’s all give Thanks! Stress Busters 1-2:30 Walking at Friesenhahn Park Walking at Friesenhahn 9-10 Table Games 11:30 – 12:30 (Rita will attend) Matter of Balance at Bulverde Senior Center Closed for Thanksgiving 22 Closed for Thanksgiving 23 Closed for Thanksgiving 26 Stress Busters 1-2:30 Walking at Friesenhahn Park Walking at Friesenhahn 10:30 – 11:30 Table Games 11:30 – 12:30 (Rita will attend) Caregiver Presentation at Bulverde Senior 12 Matter of Balance at Bulverde Senior Center (Rita will attend) Healthy Cooking at Lopez Senior Center 9-10:30 Panel Discussion: Elder Law Attorney Lisa Smith and Charlie Gerdes Care Giver Support Group w/ Tracy Laine (New Century Hospice) :30 (Rita will attend) Healthy Cooking at Bulverde Senior Arts & Crafts Popcorn and a Movie! 1pm Show TIme Rita Avendano– Caregiver Specialist Nacogdoches, Ste 120 San Antonio, TX Ph: